Gov. signs 3 orders promoting renewable energy
mayo 15, 2013
With the intention of promoting the development of alternative renewable energy sources, Gov. Alejandro García-Padilla signed three executive orders Tuesday that establish an orderly plan that will gradually replace Puerto Rico’s high dependence on fossil fuel energy sources and set the rules for the use of new energy alternatives for the island.
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New pact strengthens PR/DR commercial ties
mayo 10, 2013
The governments of Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic inked an agreement Thursday establishing a bilateral strategy that should spur projects to benefit both islands in education, agriculture, energy costs and tourism, Secretary of State David Bernier announced.
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APER seeks to help ‘stabilize, reduce’ Puerto Rico energy costs
mayo 7, 2013
Faced with the constant demand by consumers wanting relief in soaring energy costs and the government's efforts to try to meet those expectations, the Association of Renewable Energy Producers went public Monday with a mission to help stabilize and reduce the price of energy in Puerto Rico.
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Solar Universe opens 1st franchise in Puerto Rico
2 de mayo de 2013
California-based solar franchising company Solar Universe announced Wednesday the opening of its first international franchise in Puerto Rico by local entrepreneurs, Luz and William Rodríguez.
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Gobernador: El sector privado ya se ha comprometido a crear 16 000 puestos de trabajo.
1 de marzo de 2013
El gobernador Alejandro García-Padilla detalló el jueves los avances de las estrategias de su administración para reactivar la economía de la isla, y señaló, entre otras cosas, que el sector privado ya se ha comprometido a crear 15,896 de los 50,000 empleos que prometió garantizar en los primeros 18 meses de su mandato.
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Public, private sector urge for ‘energy transformation’
febrero 21, 2013
Hundreds of professionals representing the green energy, construction, and recycling industries, as well as local and national environmental organizations got together in Puerto Rico this week to present alternatives for sustainable development.
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Transition report: Gov’t used ARRA funds to cover gaps
febrero 18, 2013
Puerto Rico received $7 billion in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds in 2009, but failed to create and retain jobs and renovate infrastructure as they were supposed to because hundreds of millions of dollars were used to cover the operational deficiencies of a handful of government agencies.
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CNE: External regulatory board needed to run PREPA
febrero 13, 2013
The Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority needs to undergo profound changes to improve its fiscal situation and consumer services, something that could happen under the supervision of an external, independent regulatory board, members of the Center for a New Economy think tank said Tuesday.
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Adjuntas gets $1.2M in renewable energy funding
octubre 19, 2012
The central town of Adjuntas has joined the renewable energy wave, investing $1.2 million to install solar panels atop municipal buildings and spur residential weatherization initiatives, town officials said Thursday.
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Op-Ed: Eliminating ‘energy vampires’ at home
agosto 27, 2012
With energy costs increasing every day in Puerto Rico, we have to be extremely vigilant about energy vampires in our homes. As much as half of the energy used in our homes goes to heating and cooling.
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Popular launches ‘On/Off’ energy exhibit
junio 15, 2012
In keeping with its corporate practice of participating in the discussion of issues affecting the island, Banco Popular unveiled Thursday its newest exhibit, called “On/Off: Energy options for Puerto Rico,” at its Old San Juan building.
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UPR to host conference on energy technology, policy and design
abril 9, 2012
The University of Puerto Rico’s Río Piedras campus will host the first interdisciplinary symposium on “Energy: Technology, Policy and Design,” to be held April 11-12, to expose Puerto Rico’s energy problem from an interdisciplinary point of view, school representatives announced.
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Nonprofit Fondita de Jesús completes $100K energy-saving project
marzo 29, 2012
Fondita de Jesús, a nonprofit organization that helps the homeless, has developed a solar energy project and installed high efficiency lighting systems and low-energy consumption air conditioning units at a cost of $100,000.
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PRMA’s plans for ’12: ‘Keep ball rolling’ on key strategies
enero 3, 2012
The Puerto Rico Manufacturers Association has mapped out its strategy for 2012, when it aims to keep the ball rolling on several key strategies it set off last year.
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USVI study confirms power connection with P.R. possible, cost-effective
agosto 4, 2011
A feasibility study commissioned by the U.S. Virgin Islands’ Water and Power Authority confirmed that connecting the territory with Puerto Rico’s and the British Virgin Islands is viable and could help the neighboring islands save money and provide better services.
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